The Environment: Our Future
Global warming has somehow affected our lives in one way or another by now. It has become a sort of daily routine to learn about yet another major happening due to Global warming---mostly on the negative side.
Before finding out what are the effects of Global warming, we must first understand what causes global warming.
Global warming is the result of the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane increase in amount due to industrialization and the pollution caused by man, especially by the use of fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Greenhouse gasses trap energy from the sun. Without these gases, heat would escape back into space and Earth’s average temperature would be about cooler. It is this rise of temperature on the earth’s surface that causes Global warming to take place.
Surrounding the Earth’s atmosphere is a thin layer called the ozone layer. The ozone layer is the only protection for life on Earth against deadly ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Chlorofluorocarbon is the main cause of ozone depletion. Once the ozone layer is completely destroyed, all life on Earth will cease to exist, killed by the deadly radiation. The planet will become a barren rock devoid of all life.
It is this rise of temperature on the earth’s surface that causes Global warming to take place.
This ‘man-made’ phenomenon has since caused many tragedies across the globe. The effects of global warming are endless and the consequences behind it are too disastrous to be imagined. However recently, people have started to show much concern about this situation. But is it too late?
Droughts, natural disasters, increase of sea levels, melting of ice caps have cause great loss physically and economically. Could the development of our own community eventually lead to our own downfall? Gaia has already started to show warning signals and if we continue to remain ignorant to the situation, the human race could soon be wiped out. The impact of global warming is a threat to our existence.
Therefore we must stop this horrid destruction of our own environment before it’s beyond repair.
Before we embark upon thoughts of how we should protect our Earth, we should first consider what we are willing to sacrifice. It is not an easy task as it seems, to have a clean and green lifestyle. Lots of perseverance and determination is required. Without such values, it is almost impossible to maintain the eco-friendly lifestyle for a long period of time.
For example sorting out items at the recycle bin is considered a chore for most people. The easier and less time consuming alternative is to just throw all the waste into a single garbage bin. People these days just do not have the time and tolerance for things that is considered meaningless to them.
Therefore to make sure that everyone living being does their part for the earth, we must once again stress upon the negative and even irreparable effects of Global warming, time and time again.
It’s redundant but relevant.
Finally, let us discuss what everyone and anyone should do to prevent this disaster from eliminating us. I use the word ‘should’ instead of ‘can’ as it is our earth is already on red alert and we have no choice but to help save it even through reluctance.
Drive less. Take bikes, walk or carpool whenever possible. This is a great solution not only does it save money but it can also increase your fitness level.
Use energy-efficient bulbs that use fewer watts for the same amount of light. It is more expensive in price but will prove more efficient in the long run.
Cut down on your garbage. Buy fewer packaged materials, and recycle the packaging if possible. This will cut down on the amount of waste and reduce pollution.
Unplug electronics when they are not in use, because they still use up energy. These ‘blood suckers’ contribute much to the electricity consumption in most homes.
Bring your own reusable canvas grocery bags when grocery shopping. This is a great way to reduce the amount of plastic bags used, and is more environmental friendly.
Go for an organic diet. Organically grown crops are free of pesticide; therefore there will be no pollution of pesticide. Most of all an organic diet is healthier.
If you can’t be bothered to remember such a long list of ‘what do dos’ just remember the three Rs. ‘reduce’, ‘reuse’ and ‘recycle’. Just follow these three simple steps in your daily lives and it will be sufficient to keep the Earth healthy.
These are just steps and precautions to prevent further destructions caused by global warming. However it’s up to us humans to take initiative to keep up being environmentally friendly.
To ensure that we have a future, we must be the ones who protect it. It is 'our own responsibility.
The Environment: Our Future
Global warming has somehow affected our lives in one way or another by now. It has become a sort of daily routine to learn about yet another major happening due to Global warming---mostly on the negative side.
Before finding out what are the effects of Global warming, we must first understand what causes global warming.
Global warming is the result of the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane increase in amount due to industrialization and the pollution caused by man, especially by the use of fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Greenhouse gasses trap energy from the sun. Without these gases, heat would escape back into space and Earth’s average temperature would be about cooler. It is this rise of temperature on the earth’s surface to causes Global warming to take place.
Surrounding the Earth’s atmosphere is a thin layer called the ozone layer. The ozone layer is the only protection for life on Earth against deadly ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Chlorofluorocarbon is the main cause of ozone depletion. Once the ozone layer is completely destroyed, all life on Earth will cease to exist, killed by the deadly radiation. The planet will become a barren rock devoid of all life.
It is this rise of temperature on the earth’s surface to causes Global warming to take place.
This ‘man-made’ phenomenon has since caused many tragedies across the globe. The effects of global warming are endless and the consequences behind it are to disastrous to be imagined, however recently, people have started to show much concern about this situation. But is it too late?
Droughts, natural disasters, increase of sea levels, melting of ice caps have cause great loss physically and economically. Could the development of our own community eventually lead to our own downfall? Gaia has already started to show warning signals and if we continue to remain ignorant to the situation, the human race could be soon wiped out. The impact of global warming have already proved to be a threat to our existence.
Therefore we must stop this horrid destruction of our own environment before it’s beyond repair.
Before we embark upon thoughts of how we should protect our Earth, we should first consider what we are willing to sacrifice. It is not an easy task as it seems, to have a clean and green lifestyle. Lots of perseverance and determination is required. Without such values, it is almost impossible to maintain the eco-friendly lifestyle for a long period of time.
For example sorting out items at the recycle bin is considered a chore for most people. The easier and less time consuming alternative is to just throw all the waste into a single garbage bin. People these days just do not have the time and tolerance for things that is considered meaningless to them.
Therefore to make sure that everyone living being does their part for the earth, we must once again stress upon the negative and even irreparable effects of Global warming, time and time again.
It’s redundant but relevant.
Finally, let us discuss what everyone and anyone should do to prevent this disaster from eliminating us. I use the word ‘should’ instead of ‘can’ as it is our earth is already in red alert and we have no choice but to help save it even through reluctance.
Drive less. Take bikes, walk or carpool whenever possible. This is a great solution not only does it save money but it can also increase your fitness level.
Use energy-efficient bulbs that use fewer watts for the same amount of light. It is more expensive in price but will prove more efficient in the long run.
Cut down on your garbage. Buy fewer packaged materials, and recycle the packaging if possible. This will cut down on the amount of waste and reduce pollution.
Unplug electronics when they are not in use, because they still take up energy. These ‘blood suckers’ contribute much to the electricity consumption in most homes.
Bring your own reusable canvas grocery bags when grocery shopping. This is a great way to reduce the amount of plastic bags used, and is more environmental friendly.
Go for an organic diet. Organically grown crops are free of pesticide; therefore there will be no pollution of pesticide. Most of all an organic diet is healthier.
If you can’t be bothered to remember such a long list of ‘what do dos’ just remember the three Rs. ‘reduce’, ‘reuse’ and ‘recycle’. Just follow these three simple steps in your daily lives and it will be sufficient to keep the Earth healthy.
These are just steps and precautions to prevent further destructions caused by global warming. However its up to us humans to take initiative to keep up being environmentally friendly.
To ensure that we have a future, we must be the ones who protect it. It is 'our own responsibility.
